Principal Project Control Specialist with Security Clearance

Principal Business Analyst
- Project Controls About the Role Our client is seeking a Principal Business Analyst
- Project Controls to lead the organization, development, implementation, maintenance, and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis, and estimating applications. This role provides management with full capability across planning, scheduling, financial analysis, and cost control throughout the life cycle of a highly complex or unique project or program. Working under very limited supervision, this individual will prepare business/financial plans and reports on a periodic and ad hoc basis, and serve as a key technical resource for the broader Project Controls organization.

Key Responsibilities
* Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in developing cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend-out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
* Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls, including development of advanced system applications. Provide state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
* Participate in routine project cost reviews and schedule meetings.
* Develop and implement a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope.
* Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against plan, and communicate the reasons for variance and proposed mitigation plans to management.
* Understand the business environment and operations of the area being supported.
* Serve as the key linkage between the Client and the planning process, actively contributing to control of the Client's business unit.
* Perform financial analysis techniques including variance analysis, statistical analysis, and scenario analysis, as requested by management.
* Develop and explain costing rates for the budget process; maintain rates in People Soft and analyze pool variances (assigned overhead and service pools).
* Perform extensive analysis of business operations to identify funding limitations, execute cost controls, identify productivity and financial issues, design highly integrated financial controls, and create cost-effective processes to enhance productivity.
* Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems; develop test plans and scenarios; incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications; oversee project implementation and monitor system effectiveness.
* Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management, and translate the conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
* Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports, including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans.
* Assemble, analyze, and interpret information, applying practical knowledge to create innovative solutions for complex business issues.
* Provide leadership, technical direction, and training to other Project Controls personnel.
* Understand CAS/FAR principles. Work Schedule A 40-hour work week is scheduled. The Client utilizes various work schedules, including 5/8s (8 hours/day, five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day, four days per week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days one week and four days the next). The work week excludes Client holidays, and each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. Overtime may be required at times to meet deliverables, at the discretion of the Manager.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

* Master's degree in Business, Construction Management, a technical field, Engineering, or a related area, plus 5 years of practical experience; OR
* Bachelor's degree in the above fields plus 7 years of practical experience; OR
* Associate's degree plus 11 years of practical experience; OR
* High school diploma plus 15 years of relevant experience. Experience/

Skills:

* Strong personal computer skills.
* Expert proficiency in automated accounting, cost management, scheduling, and estimating systems.
* Practical experience with site business systems.
* Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost/schedule control at the tactical level.
* Knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction. Other

Required Qualifications Security Access:
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications Candidates who have held an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.